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Recent Car Inspection reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Adam is very professional and provide me very helpful advice for pre purchase inspection of my car. I Highly recommend him!

Pre purchase car inspection Ford Fiesta in Murrumbeena

$150

Quick and amazing service! Very helpful advice.

Pre-purchase car inspection

$150

Muni provided good insight over a call after the inspection. Definitely recommend

Prepurchase vehicle inspection

$150

Helpful, knows his stuffs and honest. Excellent communication prior and during task. Would recommend

Pre purchase car inspection

$200

Helpful, knowledgeable, honest and prompt..

Pre purchase car inspection

$150

Good job, very professional.

Pre Purchase vehicle inspection

$120

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What do car inspection services include?

Car inspection services range from general check-ups of a vehicle’s status and performance to more specific assessments of its history and licensing. This is usually done regularly, either for maintenance inspections or assessing the car’s condition before putting it in the market or transferring its ownership. Here are some services that you can expect when you book a car inspection through Airtasker:


Pre-Purchase Car Inspection


Prior to buying or selling a used vehicle, one of the most important tasks to accomplish is a pre-purchase car inspection. Aside from giving you a basic rundown of what needs repairing, it can also supply you with the information necessary to attach a reasonable price tag for the vehicle being checked. Car warranty inspections are often a part of this process and can also be valuable input for a buyer to take note of before they make their final decision.

 

Pink Slip Inspection


Vehicles more than five years old are the usual target for #pink slip inspections or E-Safety checks. When registering your car, your renewal papers might indicate the need for this. Upon doing so, an inspector can verify that your vehicle is road-worthy—allowing you to register your car for the year accordingly.


Blue Slip Inspection
Blue slip inspections check the roadworthiness of unregistered vehicles that fall under the following scenarios:

 

  • Autos that haven’t been inspected for the past three months
  • Vehicles with no number plates
  • Automobiles that have undergone significant adjustments in registration records
  • Cars that have been imported from overseas

 

This process ensures that your car will be ready to get back on the road once the registration has pulled through.

 

Car Interior and Exterior Inspection

Any dent, scratch, or damage can make or break a car's overall appearance, which is why it's imperative to get a thorough interior and exterior inspection. Hire an expert to check every nook and cranny of a vehicle—from its exterior paint, headlights, and tyres to the dashboard and upholstery. Should any issue arise during the procedure, you can also book a professional #car detailing specialist to give an automobile that showroom quality it deserves.


Engine Inspection

An engine inspection or a car diagnostics test can spot all sorts of car problems even before they occur, sparing you and your vehicle from further damage and more costly repairs in the future. An expert mechanic will check all the essential car parts like the brakes, alternator, cooling systems, gaskets, battery, and suspension, among others. Electrical wirings will also be inspected to ensure that every connection is in its proper order.


To meet your other auto-related needs, check out the following:

Recent Car Inspection tasks in Inner South Melbourne

Pre-purchase inspection

$250

Aspendale VIC 3195, Australia

25th Apr 2026

Looking for a qualified mechanic to carry out a thorough inspection before purchase, including: * Engine condition (leaks, noises, overall performance) * Transmission operation * Suspension, brakes, and tyres * Signs of previous accident damage or repairs (panel gaps, paint, chassis) * Diagnostic scan for fault codes (if available) Would like a detailed summary/report and clear advice on whether the car is in good condition or if there are any concerns. Inspection preferred ASAP as I am ready to proceed with purchase pending results.

Really great experience. Adam was very communicative throughout the entire process and kept me updated at every stage. Adam was thorough, attentive, and took the time to explain what he checked and why, which gave me a lot of confidence. Super professional, easy to deal with, and clearly knows what he’s doing. I felt well looked after and informed the whole time. Highly recommend! I’d definitely use him again.

Need a mechanical engineer to do pre purchase inspection

$100

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

19th Mar 2026

I need a mechanical engineer to perform pre purchase inspection on a car I wish to buy from a private seller

Pre purchase car inspection

$150

Hampton East VIC 3188, Australia

8th Mar 2026

Considering to purchase a 2020 Honda CR-V VTiL7. Inspection items include: Engine Interior/Exterior Wheels Road test Diagnostics Estimate any repair cost (if required) Availability will be this Friday or weekends. Thanks.

Recently done a PPI with Adam and partner. Great communication and willing to work on the schedule.

Pre purchase car inspection

$150

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

6th Mar 2026

pre purchase inspection for Hyundai ix35 Year 2012 Inspection must include the following: - full mechanical inspection - oil leak etc - exterior and interior condition (body & paint, windows, tyres, central locking) - would need diagnostics etc and test drive I'm just making the car is worth buying and won't cause me any issues.

Joseph is very good at what he does and was a very great help!

Car mechanical inspection

$150

Braeside VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Need a qualified mechanic to come check a car that I’m intended on purchasing

Great tasker , attention to details

Mechanical Inspection for a 2010 VW CC V6 FSI

$200

Carnegie VIC 3163, Australia

26th Feb 2026

I need a specialist or a mechanic with VCDS (VAG-COM) or OBDeleven Pro to perform a specific diagnostic scan on a 2010 VW CC V6 FSI. Must be able to measure the timing chain stretch. Must have your own hardware.

Pre-purchase mechanical inspection on 2003 Toyota Corolla

$150

Waterways VIC 3195, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Hi, I am looking for a mechanic to help me decide if I should buy a 2003 Toyota Corolla, which has just had its RWC done. The issue is I am meant to be going to do the final inspection and finalisation tonight (no time yet given, but expect ~6-7pm). I can possibly delay this until tomorrow evening if needed.

Adwin helped me out at extremely short notice. He was helpful, friendly and reassuring during a stressful time for me! Would recommend.

Pre purchase vehicle inspection for a 2006 Mitsubishi canter

$250

Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia

27th Oct 2025

Inspect a truck and give me a report

Pre purchase car check

$200

Mentone VIC, Australia

5th Oct 2025

Need a mechnic or car person to urgently check out a car im wanting to purchase on facebook marketplace, as i have no clue what im supposed to be on the lookout for 🙏🙏

Mechanic to do a second hand car inspection

$50

Edithvale VIC, Australia

13th Jul 2025

Need a mechanic or someone that knows about cars to do inspections on a second hand car.

Came on time, Presented certificate, Very knowledgeable on cars, thoroughly explained problems with my car. Found potential issues with my ford. Highly recommend.

Pre-purchase used car inspection

$250

Highett VIC, Australia

13th Jul 2025

Purchasing a used i30 Hyundai hatchback from a dealer in highett, VIC. Looking for experienced mechanic to have a look at it for me before finalising the sale.

Pre-Purchase Inspection (Corolla Feilder)

$100

Braeside VIC, Australia

13th Jul 2025

Pre-Purchase Inspection Tuesday 15th or Wednesday 16th Midday-ish (12pm) Breaside I'm looking for someone to go to Breaside and do a pre-purchase inspection of a 2017 Toyota Corolla Fielder. This is a private sale, and the car will be located at the workplace of the seller. Looking for quotes for a basic-standard inspection. Thanks!

Adwin did a good job. Great communication, fair pricing and a thorough inspection. I would recommend him for others looking for car inspectors

Pre purchase car inspection

$5

Caulfield East, Victoria

1st Jul 2025

Hi, I’m looking to purchase a second hand car. I’m looking for advice and then eventually a pre purchase check by a mechanic. Thanks Kaycee

Adam and his partner were very informative and have helped me with my decision paralysis. Would high recommend

Used Toyota Prado Inspection

$99

Waterways VIC 3195, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Looking for used car inspection with test drive and detailed report on current issues, future repairs required, off road usage / abuse and suggestion on purchase Car - Toyota Prado Petrol 2006 Suburb - Waterways Dates - Over the weekend 28th June or 29th June Can confirm exact time only by 26th June.

Pre car inspection mechanic

$150

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

14th Jun 2025

I’m looking at purchasing a car tomorrow and I need a mechanic who knows about cars to come to a pre car inspection at 10:30am in Cheltenham! I will be there but I need you to take it for a test drive and check everything over before deciding to purchase

Adam and Camilla, I have no words! These two are the best in the business! I have them do a pre car inspection and I’m so glad I chose these two to come and look! They arrived on time and check over the car, and not just checked over they looked at absolutely everything! I will be using Adam and Camilla more often! Spend the money they will say you thousands in the end!

Pre purchase car inspection

$200

Brighton VIC, Australia

31st May 2025

I need a qualified mechanic to do pre purchase inspection for the car im about to purchase. 2013 lexus rx270. Thank you

Pre purchase inspection

$150

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

11th May 2025

I am planning to buying a used car vw golf 2016 tsi and wants to have the inspection done because I didn’t had good experience buying used car

He was amazing and also very reasonable with price and also helped me for negotiating..thanks buddy

Pre Purchase Inspection

$200

Mordialloc VIC, Australia

31st Mar 2025

Looking to get a pre purchase inspection on a 1997 Toyota Camry off a dealer in Mordialloc. It has a full service history and done 117 thousand kilometers

Adam was very responsive to my call, I had him come for a pre purchase inspection within a few hours. He was very friendly, informative and helped me make my decision. I’m very happy I went through him and will be requesting his services again!

Pre purchase inspection of 2008 Toyota HiAce Van Diesel 388,000kms

$200

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

20th Mar 2025

Pre purchase inspection of 2008 Toyota HiAce Van Diesel 388,000kms

Pre purchase car inspection

$200

Malvern East VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2025

Need a standard pre purchase car inspection on body and mechanicals

Couldn't have been happier, very thorough, punctual and communication were excellent.